The Downtown Alliance estimates about 100,000 people come in and out of downtown in a two-day period of time, just for General Conference. The influx of thousands of people is good news for business in downtown Salt Lake City.

Its first scripted series, "Granite Flats" is no ordinary serial. Mixing the wholesome principles that defined early television with an all-star cast, this suspense drama will entertain the entire family.

The flowery, flowing script of cursive received a preliminary nod of support from the State School Board on Friday, with members advancing a proposal to include handwriting and cursive in Utah's core curriculum.

Whether you're in town for LDS General Conference or are just looking for something new to appreciate in Salt Lake City this weekend, here are five historical places in Downtown Salt Lake City to visit.

A 5-month-old baby boy died Friday after suffering a single gunshot wound to the head, the victim of an apparent murder-suicide attempt. His father was later arrested on investigation of aggravated murder.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced new leadership roles for sister missionaries on Friday. The move came shortly after the Church released a video of its women leaders discussing their role and influence in the Church.

Investigators say a pair of truck-mounted liquid propane tanks failed to maintain pressure, allowing all of their contents to fill a Uintah County business that was demolished in an explosion that also damaged four homes and two dozen industrial buildings.